LEADERSHIP & SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

ISLT 9471 – Instructional Systems Design

Project: Training Session on Virtual Field Trips

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Description and Learning Process

We created a training session that responded to the current global event surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic and K-12 education’s inability to conduct field trips as a traditional learning experience. I selected this project because of its benefit to society. The session was developed for the K‐12 educators to develop a personalized virtual field trip for their classrooms using Google Tour Builder. The goal is to provide knowledge and build the skills teachers need to introduce the software program to their students. Virtual field trips bring external learning experiences into the classroom through local or international adventures in a world where physical distancing is increasingly important to inhibit the community spread of viral infections.

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My role included writing the section on learning experiences and instruction. This consisted of the learner analysis, contextual analysis, developing the learning experiences, creating the instructional materials, and arriving at an implementation plan. I was responsible for the graphic design, presentation, and submittal of the final project. I, as well as my teammates, were responsible for editing the entire project.

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Reflection

The thought and selection of the project was very important. We were taking the ISLT class when the governmental shutdown occurred, and I teach a class that have field trips cancelled due to the pandemic. I came up with the virtual field trip idea and we were able to build consensus regarding the software. Regarding the session itself, the biggest takeaway is the significance of aligning the outcomes, assessments, and teaching / learning strategies. Furthermore, it is essential to establish clear expectations for the students to learn. This translates to linking the learning objectives and the assessments through an appropriate instructional design.